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R427 HCG

1998 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,480 mi
Last recorded15,480 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 74815,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 HCG
MakeDucati
Model748
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 15,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 14,876 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 13,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 13,002 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 13,002 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 12,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 12,314 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,276 miles

the motorcycle is fitted with a non standard silencer which is not unreasonably louder than a standard silencer

Pass 23 Sep 2017 12,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 12,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,022 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 11,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,846 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,767 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 11,767 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,660 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 748?

Based on 29,046 MOT tests across 3,162 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
384
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 327
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 313
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 128
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 125
Footrest missing 122
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R427 HCG is a 1998 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 15,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 748 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R427 HCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 748 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R427 HCG registered?

R427 HCG is a 1998 Ducati 748, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R427 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 HCG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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